We’re huge fans of Mexican food at my house. And this Slow Cooker Tex Mex Cheesy Chicken and Rice is southwest comfort food at it’s finest. The fact that it’s made in the slow cooker makes it even better!

Let me warn you right off the bat, if you’ve got something against Velveeta, you should probably look away now.

I honestly attempted this recipe without the Velveeta, but it just wasn’t the same. So you kind of need it for this recipe to be as creamy and wonderful as it can possibly be.

Some things in life just need the processed cheese. Like queso. The sauce for this creamy chicken and rice is kind of like queso.

So just trust me on this one and use the Velveeta.

In addition to the creamy, cheesy chicken and rice, this easy meal is loaded with corn, black beans, southwest spices, green onions and fresh cilantro.

My family devoured this dinner, and everyone went back for seconds, including me!

If you’ve got some leftover rice, this is a great way to use it, since the recipe requires cooked rice. If not, you’ll have plenty of time to cook your rice while the chicken simmers away in the slow cooker.

This is one of those awesome recipes that lends itself well to adaptation. Sometimes I add diced bell peppers or jalapenos.